Posted on 05/30/2019 6:23:59 AM PDT by C19fan
In 2022, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force will take possession of a frigate with one of the most powerful combat information centers (CICs) in the world. Normally a CIC, a dimly lit room isn’t much to get excited about, but this is different. The “Advanced Integrated CIC” set to go on the ship features a 360 degree wall of video monitors, augmented reality, and large tactile tables for mission planning and other tasks. The new system looks like the bridge of a Star Trek starship come to life—and in some respects, it's even cooler.
Japan has one of the largest and advanced surface ship fleets in the world and the new ship design, 30FFM, is meant to maintain the country’s naval dominance. The designation “30FFM” means Fast Frigate, Multi-Mission, design approved in the 30th year of the reign of Emperor Akihito.
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she still so boggles my mind that I can’t type straight!
It should be “ I am thinking Yeoman Rand “
as my hot Star Trek:TOS in a miniskirt!
The female TNG’ers were mostly annoying!
#12 That’s all the original Star Trek bridge had.
And the door kept getting locked!
OH! I thought I was the only one who enjoyed that show.
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